Sambar Powder I(Sambar Podi I)

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Sambar Powder I (Sambar Podi I)

Recipe By : Dakshin by Chandra Padmanabhan
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon oil
2 cups red chillies
1 3/4 cans coriander seeds
4 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons Bengal gram dal -- picked over & rinsed
(yellow split peas, channa dal)
2 teaspoons red gram dal (pigeon peas, toor dal) -- picked
over & rinsed
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 large sticks cinnamon bark
a few curry leaves

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy frying pan or skillet. Add the chillies
and saute for 1 - 3 minutes.

In a heavy saucepan, dry-roast all the other ingredients until they each
give off a strong aroma. (However, do not roast the ground turmeric.)

Place all the ingredients in an electric blender or food processor.
Blend into a fine powder.

Store in an airtight container and use as required.

Makes 7 ounces.

From Dakshin, Vegetarina Cuisine From South India by Chandra
Padmanabhan.

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